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The Center for Learning Culture at St. Johns River State College

Turnitin for Faculty

This site is intended to provide information about Turnitin and how this tool can be used. The guidelines for interpreting Similarity Scores are only recommendations.

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Turnitin identifies similarities between language used in a paper submitted to works in their database. This database contains articles (Academic Journals & Magazines), previously submitted papers (other student papers & previous work from the student submitting the paper), and websites.  Turnitin then generates a Similarity Report. This report is also sometimes referred to as an Originality Report. A percentage of matching words are provided in the report as a Similarity Score.

Please Note:

Turnitin only detects similarities in a paper that has been submitted. These similarities DO NOT necessarily indicate plagiarism. Remember that quotes and citations used in a student’s paper will contribute to their Similarity Score. 

 

What is the Similarity Report?

The Center is an initiative of the Learning Culture & Innovation department.